Job Description

Publicity & Marketing Intern — Union Square & Co.

As an HBG Publicity & Marketing Intern at Union Square & Co., you will work closely with creative, collaborative, and team-oriented professionals while gaining hands-on experience in book publicity and marketing. You will take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities, assist with special projects, and participate in departmental meetings.

To further enhance your internship experience, Hachette Book Group offers educational sessions featuring speakers from departments across the company, as well as networking and career development opportunities.

Program Details

Program dates: September 28–December 11, 2026

Location: This position will be based in our New York office on a hybrid schedule. A company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program.

Weekly schedule: 28 hours per week, Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Pay rate: $17 per hour

What You Will Learn and Do

• Assist with galley and review-copy mailings
• Assist with internal communications, including review emails and media roundups
• Attend internal meetings with colleagues across editorial, marketing, publicity, and sales
• Attend external meetings with authors, agents, and agencies
• Assist with the trade-submission process
• Help create digital and print marketing materials
• Assist with influencer and media mailings
• Gather media assets
• Prepare early drafts of press releases and pitch emails for upcoming titles
• Research media and marketing contacts, including social media influencers
• Collaborate on content for Union Square & Co.’s social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X
• Perform general administrative duties and assist with special projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Creative, curious, and comfortable asking questions
• A self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic about books and excited to discuss recent reads
• A positive attitude, a desire to learn, and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute ideas and insights
• Resourceful and able to balance multiple responsibilities while working independently
• An interest in—or eagerness to learn about—the current media landscape, book publicity, and related areas
• Familiarity with major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and X
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

How to apply:

In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume AND cover letter.

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